Graduation Speeches

But some of the most notable speeches in the world have been given at graduation.

Grad speeches by presidents, generals and Nobel Prize winners have created words recorded forever in history.

But great speeches are not just given by famous people.

Some of the most inspirational and notable speeches are written and delivered by class Valedictorians and even people, like a high school speaker, who just have something to say and know how to say it.

Ancient Rhetoric

Grad speeches are expected to be persuasive and motivating. There is nothing more boring than sitting through a tedious speech on one of the most exciting days of your life.

Rhetoric dates back to the 5th century and was used to persuade landowners to not repossess property. The purpose of rhetoric has not changed in almost 2,000 years.

Speeches are meant to persuade graduates to fulfill their destiny. It doesn’t even matter the age of the group being addressed.

An elementary school grad speech still is meant to motivate students to go on and do their best. Graduation speeches accomplish the following.